Just bought a carpet sweeper

[joea64]

To minimize unpleasant stress on Panda and Fernando from running the vacuum cleaner, I bought a non-electric carpet sweeper (Bissell Natural Sweep) today at Walmart. It works quite well on their sisal play rug and picks up a lot of scattered hay on the main carpet that’s too spread out to be worth picking up by hand, though the compartments are small and have to be emptied after each use. Even though it’s manual rather than electric-powered, it still makes some noise that Panda in particular doesn’t go wild with delight over, but she and Fernando seem to like it a good deal better than the vacuum or Dust Buster.

 

P.S. The “rabbit emergency kit” (first aid kit) that I ordered a couple of weeks ago from the House Rabbit Resource Network in Texas arrived today. It’s a small package, but it has key supplies like Bene-Bac, Critical Care and simethicone, as well as feeding/medication syringes and a digital thermometer, and I feel a lot better having it around until I can get to a vet. Speaking of which, the buns will be having their first wellness checkup next Saturday morning. I’m taking them to an exotic-animal vet service in Fairfax that’s widely regarded as the best vet(s) for exotic pets in the DC area and is used by many Friends of Rabbits people, including Panda and Fernando’s former foster mother, who recommended a particular rabbit-savvy vet to me there who sees her own buns.

[LongEaredLions]

I’m glad you’ve found a cleaning solution that is less monster-like to your bunnies.
Sounds like you are very prepared for anything.

[Q8bunny]

We had one and loved it (sadly it was pilfered one summer by whoever was let into our flat to do maintenance on the central air).

Good luck at the vet’s! It’s so great that you found a savvy bun one.

[joea64]

Panda and Fernando got the proverbial clean bill of health from their vet, who is a real gentleman, today. Their teeth in particular are in fine shape, and we discussed various caretaking matters such as grooming/brushing and healthy treats. I told the vet about the carpet sweeper and he had a good laugh! It was a bit of a tussle getting the buns into their carrier, as usual, but I managed to do it with the help of Simple Rewards. They’re in their litterbox now noshing hay.

 

I went to Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services in Fairfax, VA; they’re generally held to be the best exotic-animal vets in the region and many Friends of Rabbits people take their buns there. A bit on the pricey side, but I recently got a Care Credit account so no sweat. (I doubt Nationwide reimburses for routine wellness exams but I’ll file the claim anyway just in case.)

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